Kate McKay had doubts about swapping her high-powered
life in Manhattan for Wolfert’s Roost, the quaint Hudson
Valley village where she grew up. But her ailing grandmother
needs her, so Kate decides to start fresh and indulge her
dream of running an ice cream shop. All goes smoothly—until
she’s reunited with old acquaintances nuttier than a vat of
rocky road . . .
Kate should be thrilled about opening Lickety Splits
Ice Cream Shoppe. Instead her spirits melt like soft serve
in the summer when she learns that her childhood frenemy,
Ashley Winthrop, has started selling frozen treats in the
bakery across the street. Turns out, Ashley hasn’t sweetened
since high school. And, once again, she’s game for some very
unfriendly competition . . .
But before Ashley can kill Kate’s new business, someone
kills Ashley—stabbing her inside the bakery. Worse, the
murder occurs right after the two rivals drew crowds with a
heated argument, leaving half of Wolfert’s Roost speculating
that Kate was finally pushed over the edge. With her
reputation in serious trouble, Kate is determined to get the
real scoop—even if it means joining forces with a former
flame. But she’ll need far more than a sprinkle of wit if
she wants to expose the killer and live to see another
sundae . . .